The School of Dentistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University (Persian: دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد دندانپزشکی تهران) is the dental branch of the Islamic Azad University located in Tehran, Iran, which is dedicated to the dental education.
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| Motto | Persian: آرمان ایرانی برای جهانی شدن |
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Motto in English | Iranian aspirations for globalization |
| Type | Private |
| Established | September 08, 1986 |
| Affiliation | Islamic Azad University |
| President | Dr. Afshin Haraji |
| Location | , |
| Website | www |
The Faculty of Dentistry's main campus based in the Pasdaran (district) and located in northern Tehran, Iran. It is one of the four dental schools located in Tehran. The Faculty of Dentistry is the largest undergraduate dental center in Tehran in terms of student enrolment and makes a significant contribution to dental education and research in Iran.
History
editSchool of Dentistry (Tehran Dental Branch) was founded in 1986, beginning with the enrolment of 40 students in the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program. Over time, the academic programs were expanded to include Dental Prosthetics and Dental Nursing in 1995, and later, in 2008, following nine specialized dentistry residency programs were introduced: Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Facilities and Affiliated Hospitals
editThe Faculty of Dentistry occupies six buildings, predominantly in northern Tehran. It consists of 11 departments, offering both general and specialized dental care. These departments include General Dentistry, Implantology, Restorative Dentistry, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Endodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Orthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Fixed Prosthodontics, and Removable Prosthodontics.
In addition to providing a comprehensive dental education, the faculty also operates specialized clinics that deliver high-quality care to the public. Notable clinical services include those offered by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery departments at Buali and Farhikhtegan Hospitals.
Research
editFaculty and students at the School of Dentistry engage in various research projects, including those conducted through the School’s Dental Research Centre.
The research output (1999-2024) of the School of Dentistry has shown a positive upward trend. A list of PubMed publications authored by faculty and students is available here [1]
See also
edit- Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences [2]
- Main website [3]
- Islamic Azad University
- Dentistry
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